NAVIGATING THE ENG1 CERTIFICATION: WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Yachting is a demanding industry that requires physical fitness, especially for those working on deck. The ENG1 Medical Certificate is essential to ensure that every interior and exterior crew member meets the minimum health standard to work at sea. This certificate confirms whether an individual is fit to fulfill their duties on a seafaring vessel, determined by a comprehensive top-to-toe medical assessment set by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). All seafarers must complete this medical fitness test to minimize the risk of medical emergencies at sea. We bring you information on the importance of the ENG1 Medical Certificate we found on Dockwalk, a leading media platform for the superyacht crew.

Under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), every seafarer must possess a valid crew medical certificate to work on a luxury yacht. The ENG1 certificate is the most widely recognized medical certificate in the yachting industry, although other equivalent medical certifications are also accepted. Insurance companies require all crew to be fully STCW certified and possess a valid ENG1 medical certificate or its equivalent to meet vessel safety standards.

While the ENG1 certificate is not necessarily a requirement for the STCW Basic Training course, it is advisable to find out as early as possible if there is any medical reason that would prevent an individual from working on a yacht or restrict them from performing certain tasks on board.

The ENG1 Medical Assessment is a painless and non-invasive comprehensive review of an individual's health conducted by an MCA-approved medical professional. It includes measurement of height and weight, eye and color blindness tests, hearing tests, ear and throat evaluations, teeth and gum inspection, questions on medical history, urine sample, reflex and hernia testing, listening to heart and lungs, and testing blood pressure and heart rate. The examination takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

If an individual fails the ENG1 examination, they will receive an ENG3 Notice of Failure/Restriction, which will last a minimum of five years. The ENG1 certificate is valid for two years, but if a health condition develops that affects an individual's ability to work within those two years, the certificate will become invalid.

The MCA has set a maximum fee of £105 for the ENG1 Medical Certificate. The crew working on non-seagoing passenger ships or domestic seagoing passenger ships will need the ML5 medical report, which has limitations of up to 60 miles offshore.

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